Memory Foam Bed Topper

For some of us the search for a restful, pain free night of sleep starts as our body matures (ages?) a little. But for people with serious health problems, such as degenerative disk disease this has been a lifelong search.

The introduction of memory foam mattresses have permitted some of these folks to finally get the rest that the need but many simply cannot afford the price of a memory foam mattress.

A memory foam bed topper has proven a good substitute for those on a limited budget.

A memory foam mattress topper comes in the same standard sizes as a mattress and various thicknesses to provide the support you need while keeping the cost down. Toppers can be purchased for as little as around $40.00 to over $600.00. This is just a fraction of what a memory foam mattress costs.

A memory foam bed topper is made from the same type of material developed by NASA in the 1970s to protect astronaut's from G-force pressure during lift off. Toppers are made of visco-elastic layers and allow equal weight absorption regardless of a person's weight.

Memory foam mattress toppers are manufactured in several different ways. Novaform basically pours in liquid foam into molds where it is cooled and firmed up. This is the type of memory foam that has been shown in the television commercial where someone jumps on the bed without tipping over a glass of wine.

You may wonder who would want to jump on a bed with a glass of wine sitting on it but many consumers bought memory foam mattresses and bed toppers simply because of this ad.

Body heat retention was a problem with older memory foam mattresses and toppers. This has been pretty well cured with the introduction of visco-elastic material which helps disperse body heat by increasing air flow through the material.

Sleep Aid is another manufacturer of memory foam and use a different process. They produce their foam in a vacuum chamber which they feel produces a foam of more uniform density. Sleep Aid uses a system of heat reduction channels to permit better air circulation and cooling of your body.

Some consumers have complained about a chemical smell of memory foam mattresses and bed toppers. The manufactures claim that this smell will dissipate in several weeks but some customers have reported that it never seems to go away.

If you are sensitive or allergic to odors it would be a good idea to read up on the different brands before making a purchase. Some are hypo-allergenic. These cost a little more but your health is certainly worth it.

Do not let temporary odors discourage you from trying out memory foam. Mattresses and bed toppers made from memory foam provide many benefits. They are not conducive to bed bugs or dust mites. They can provide a rest free of joint and back pain. This is especially important to anyone on long term bed rest.

Memory foam bed toppers offer an ideal combination of quality and price for anyone seeking a restful, pain free sleep of a memory foam mattress on a limited budget.

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